Aristotle's View of Biological Evolution: A Study of the Presuppositions of Aristotle's Biology and their Influence on His Biological Inquiries

Author

Howard J. Sherman

Publication Date

Summer 6-6-1956

Abstract

It is the purpose of this study to describe Aristotle's "set of presuppositions" as they relate to one science--biology--to lay bare, as it were, the framework within which biological knowledge for Aristotle is to be understood. It shall assume that Aristotle, like any philosopher, has two kinds presuppositions, each of which properly understood may serve to elucidate the other.

Degree Name

Philosophy

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Philosophy

First Committee Member (Chair)

Hubert Griggs Alexander

Second Committee Member

Archie J. Bahm

Third Committee Member

Edward Franklin Castetter

Keywords

Aristotle, Biology, Evolution, Presupposition

Document Type

Thesis

Recommended Citation

Sherman, Howard J.. "Aristotle's View of Biological Evolution: A Study of the Presuppositions of Aristotle's Biology and their Influence on His Biological Inquiries." (1956). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/phil_etds/27